Episode 49 - Neurodivergent Pregnancy and Birth: Approach to Compassionate Care with Victoria White

🐚 Topics coveredVictoria’s background and how they became interested in birth work.The journey to specializing in neurodivergent pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.Key differences between neurodivergent prenatal care and neurotypical care.Victoria’s vision for changes in birth care.Recommendations for neurodivergent individuals preparing for pregnancy.Discussion of preconception experiences and neurodivergent perspectives.Final wisdom for neurodivergent people who wish to have a baby.About VictoriaVictoria is a birth and postnatal doula who supports families through pregnancy, birth and beyond. She believes birthing people have the right to a positive birth and postnatal experience, and that this can be achieved with the help of consistent and compassionate support.  She offers support both in person in Aberdeen, Scotland, and online anywhere in the world. She is also a trained Traumatic Birth Recovery 3 Step Rewind Practitioner, and Perinatal Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner. She is the mum of two girls, one of whom is autistic, and is passionate about improving support for neurodivergent people perinatally.Where to find Victoria Website: www.ndbirth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergentbirth/ About the HostI’m Iris Josephina—functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting with their cyclical nature, deepening body literacy, and reclaiming hormonal harmony from a place of sovereignty and embodied knowledge. Most people know me from Instagram, where I share stories, tools, and inspiration on cyclical living, menstrual cycles, fertility, hormones and more. Let’s stay connected:📸 Instagram: @cycleseeds📧 Join my newsletter: https://www.cycleseeds.com/💻 Visit the Cycle Seeds website: https://www.cycleseeds.com/📝 Check out the blog: https://www.cycleseeds.com/blog🎓 Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Certification Training: https://www.cycleseeds.com/hhcc-training-2025-selfstudy-vip📚Join my courses: https://www.cycleseeds.com/courses-masterclasses